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FB-ISAO Newsletter, v5, Issue 8 – FB-ISAO (faithbased-isao.org)
The FB-ISAO Newsletter, v5, Issue 8 has been published. This month’s newsletter articles include:
- Yet Again…A Shooting at a Faith-Based School, and
- Recent Swatting Incidents
The newsletter also Spotlights: Priority Intelligence Requirements. The FB-ISAO Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) have been updated and FB-ISAO Slack has also been updated.
Check the newsletter to see the FB-ISAO Physical and Cyber Threat Levels and upcoming FB-ISAO events.
The August 2023 Newsletter has been directly distributed to members and may be accessed here.
Analyst Comment:
These articles provide valuable information and resources as schools prepare for the return of students and houses of worship prepare for upcoming religious holidays.
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